Stay Informed

Information is key to making the right decision in an emergency. In the event of power outages, make sure you can receive information and warnings. To do this you might need:

a battery-powered radio

spare batteries

a car-charger for your mobile phone.

Tune into the local ABC (Radio 90.3 or 95.3 FM) or commercial radio and television stations. They provide regular:

warnings

updates

community safety announcements.

Weather related events (storms and cyclones) and flooding

The Bureau of Meteorology’s weather services provide a wide range of:

forecast

warning

weather observations and

information services.

Their services are specific for this region as well as Australia wide. It includes the flood warning network of rain and water legel gauges. They provide real-time rainfall and water levels to forecast likely flooding conditions in our region.